hikmer

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Modwright Preamp Owners.
I have yet to buy the LS 100 but trying to get a feeling what level of performance it offers. What preamps do people feel it betters? 
Modwright Preamp Owners.
The LS 100 seems to fit the perfect price point I'm trying to target, think I'll pull the trigger and if it doesn't meet my expectations, I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to resell used.  The SWL doesn't have the feature set I want and the 36.... 
Modwright Preamp Owners.
I'm considering the LS100 with a phono stage to replace a Conrad Johnson LS17 (mk1) due to a newer amp that requires less gain (CJ is ~25db).  I've also looked at the Modwright SWL 9.0 Signature but I really like the looks and features of the LS10... 
Oppo Sonica DAC Expected this fall
The display is always on but I think there is a setting to change it, for me its not a real issue.  I don't think it plays gapless but when I listen to my DSD albums I don't notice lag between songs...I'll play Dark Side to find out for sure.I don... 
Looking at a new non-SACD player, but still own lots of SACDs
Buy an OPPO 103...rip all SACD to DSD....done.  Now you can pick any DAC that supports DSD 
Rotal 1072, Oppo 95, or Oppo 105?
You can also Rip SACDs with the 105 :)   Enjoy! 
Oppo Sonica DAC Expected this fall
I'm into the Sonica about 5 days now, leaving it on the whole time, and it sounds very natural.  I've been playing it back and forth for a while and at first only thought it was marginally better than my OPPO 105.  However, after playing a variety... 
New Oppo 103 & 105 Q&A Interview
I got the Oppo 103 last week and am sending it back for the 105, the analogue output bottom end is weak and not as dynamic as my current DAC. The 105 should be out end of Nov/beginning of Dec according to their Customer Service. 
Comparing Conrad-Johnson 17LS to 17LS2 Preamplifie
Just as a matter of fact...the upgrade is about $3K not worth it at this point due to the price point of a used 17LS2 (if you can find one).